Bacon and egg with healthy veggies
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes

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If you want a healthy version of your bacon & egg, try out this recipe! It's quick & easy and full of nutritious substances! Β Also, this is a perfect meal for a weekend breakfast, brunch or lunch and its' ready within half an hour. It's also very filling so it will keep you going until the evening!
Ingredients
- 100g dried green lentils or ½ tin lentils
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices of smoked ham
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 100g frozen peas
- 2 handfuls of curly kale, washed
- 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tbsp chopped herbs ( parsley, coriander, chives or basil)
Instructions
- If using dried lentils, cook them with a clove of garlic in boiling water, until tender. Drain and set aside. Alternatively, rinse and drain half a tin of pre-cooked lentils.
- Dice the bacon and slice the onion.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the bacon and onion until crispy. Add the peas and kale, the vinegar and splash of water. Put the lid on and cook for about 5 minutes until the kale is tender.
- Add the lentils and stir in the mustard. Warm through, then turn off the heat and keep warm under the lid.
- Meanwhile fry or poach the eggs in another pan to your liking.
- Taste the bacon mixture, season with freshly ground pepper and salt if needed. Add more vinegar/mustard to your liking.
- Divide the mixture between 4 plates top each with an egg, sprinkle with chopped herbs.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Breakfast - Brunch - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Dairy - Greens & Salads - Lentils - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Carb
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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